Universität Wien

480102 KO Colloquium on Regional and Cultural Studies (2025S)

Insights into the East Slavic cultural realm: Slavic and beyond

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 48 - Slawistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The first lesson will take place on 03/13.

  • Thursday 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 03.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-O1-37
  • Thursday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-Z1-35
  • Thursday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-Z1-35
  • Thursday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17
  • Thursday 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The division of Europe according to cardinal directions is problematic, as these terms are often politically connoted. Therefore, within the framework of this course, it is necessary to adopt an alternative geographical frame of reference, which is primarily based on linguistic criteria. The focus is on the East Slavic cultural sphere of Europe, which, long before globalization and the upheavals of the 20th century, was shaped by multiethnic, multilingual, and multiconfessional structures—remnants of which have (partially) survived to this day.

We examine regions that, when viewed within today’s national borders, are often transnational and have historically or still today exhibited the following characteristics:
1. East Slavic-speaking minorities live among non-Slavic populations.
2. East Slavic-speaking minorities live among other East Slavic groups.
3. Non-Slavic groups have settled in predominantly East Slavic areas.
4. Religious groups exist as minorities in these regions.

Based on these characteristics, the course provides knowledge about ethnic and religious groups that are often only marginally addressed in Slavic studies. Examples include the Hutsuls in Romania or the Galician Germans. Additionally, so-called contact zones—such as Chernivtsi (Tschernowitz/Černivtsi/Cernăuți)—are explored as historically and culturally complex spaces. The content is developed and deepened through student presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

- 1-2 presentations(number and length based on attendees)
- feedback portfolio
- 3 discussion contributions on the provided literature.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- presentation(s): 40%
- discussion contributions: 20%
- feedback portfolio: 20%
- active participation (contributions, attendance (max. 3x unexcused absences)

Examination topics

The examination material includes the content covered in the course, including supplementary literature.

Reading list

The literature relevant to the seminar and required for discussion contributions will be provided to students throughout the course.

Association in the course directory

B-51-R, B-51-U, B-81-R, B-81-U

Last modified: We 04.06.2025 10:09